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The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

By: Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske biometricians statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry
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The podcast from statisticians for statisticians to have a bigger impact at work. This podcast is set up in association with PSI - Promoting Statistical Insight. This podcast helps you to grow your leadership skills, learn about ongoing discussions in the scientific community, build you knowledge about the health sector and be more efficient at work. This podcast helps statisticians at all levels with and without management experience. It is targeted towards the health, but lots of topics will be important for the wider data scientists community.Alexander Schacht Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Unlocking Growth: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring for Statisticians

    Unlocking Growth: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring for Statisticians
    Jun 30 2026
    In this insightful interview, Emma May and Alun Bedding explore the nuances of coaching and mentoring, sharing personal stories, frameworks, and practical tips to enhance professional growth. Discover how these powerful tools can transform statisticians' careers and foster leadership development.
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    36 mins
  • Understanding and Mitigating Endpoint Bias in External Control Arms

    Understanding and Mitigating Endpoint Bias in External Control Arms
    Jun 9 2026
    External control arms are becoming increasingly important in drug development, but creating valid comparisons requires more than matching patient populations. In this episode, I speak with Ben Ackerman, Director of Real-World Biostatistics at GSK, about one of the most overlooked challenges in external control arm studies: endpoint bias. We discuss why differences in how outcomes are measured can influence study results, what researchers should consider when designing studies, and how the field is evolving to address these challenges. If you work with real-world evidence, causal inference, or innovative clinical trial designs, this episode offers valuable insights into improving the credibility and transparency of external control arm analyses.
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    29 mins
  • The Future of Statistical Methodology in Drug Development

    The Future of Statistical Methodology in Drug Development
    Jun 2 2026
    This episode features three leading statistical methodology experts discussing the role, impact, and future of methodology groups in the pharmaceutical industry. They explore organizational structures, skill sets, AI integration, and strategies to accelerate adoption of innovative methods.
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    32 mins
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